[TR] Least likely to disturb Tappet

[Geo Hahn]

Paul -

In the absence of a hand crank I turn the engine by pushing - I find it
much easier than getting a wrench on the crank bolt.  I know this was
mentioned before but specifically -- with the gearbox in 4th it is very
easy to move the engine by pushing on the top of a front tire.  Pushing
there gives you a 2:1 mechanical advantage.  Which front tire depends on
where you are looking e.g. distributor or timing mark.

As for the pushrod - if you are removing to inspect I don't see why it
matters where the engine is positioned it you just remove the rocker shaft
(2 nuts) and lift it out.  I have never had a lifter stick to the rod when
I did the method Randall described (lift a tiny bit then twist the rod
until the lifter falls back) but certainly the coat hanger method is
another way.

As for why the rod came loose - one way would be if there was way to much
valve clearance for whatever reason.

Geo

On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 5:29 AM, Paul Dorsey <dorpaul1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Please indulge this, it requires three hands to get the 15/16” to turn
> over the Motor even with the plugs out because of the tight space. That is
> why I prefer to look at the distributor rotor instead of since win the
> rotors and pushrods Direction changes. And  I  really only have two hands.
>
> So, it seems that when the distributor rotor points to number three
> cylinder, that that is the low point of travel for the tappet for the
> number two cylinder exhaust valve pushrod that I am seeking to with draw.
> At least if I understand Randall correctly [Since number three cylinder is
> opposite number two cylinder].Per firing order.
>
> I will also use the coat  hanger trick hold the tappet  down.
>
> Sounds like a plan, Eh ?
>
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